
Violets and marsh marigolds jumped the woodland garden into
this bed
Photos are
from Bonnie Pancoast. Today she says, "When we moved into our home in
November of 2004 the only garden beds were foundation plantings. The
present gardens began in 2005 with a modest creation of a garden bed adjacent
to our driveway and the road. Over the years I've removed poison ivy vines,
raspberry canes, and an assortment of weeds to create garden rooms. The beds
were originally filled with both divided perennials brought from our old home
and store bought annuals. I must admit I was not expecting the
proliferation of plants as annuals reseeded and perennials jumped their
beds. I have come to realize that because of their continued proliference I
have been able to increase the area of the gardens without having to
continually oversee established beds. Minimal weeding in spring is all that is
needed, which leaves time to enjoy the gardens!"

Echinacea plants transplanted to potting shed bed from
self-seeded plants

Impatiens self-seeded between 'Golden Tiara' hostas in lower
garden adjacent to labyrinth

Maddie sitting in a bed of self-seeded 'Ice' pansies

Self-seeded larkspur in the flower bed adjacent to driveway
and road

Self-seeded celosia in front garden adjacent to road

Self-seeded sunflowers by potting shed door

Portulaca and alyssum in bed in front of home looking north

Close-up of portulaca flower in rock garden in front of home

Self-seeded alyssum and brass cranes

Portulaca, alyssum in flower bed in front of home looking
south

Self-seeded impatiens in border garden adjacent to the
labyrinth